About
The mission of True Colors Theatre Company is to celebrate the rich tradition of Black storytelling while giving voice to bold artists of all cultures. True Colors is more than a theatre company; we are dedicated to forging new pathways to support Black creatives. Amplifying Black voices is central to our mission; the Drinking Gourd consortium commissions and premieres works by leading Black Playwrights nationwide. Through The Next Narrative Monologue CompetitionTM, we continue nurturing young talent by equipping students with the tools and mentorship to foster success. Our connectivity programming nurtures enduring partnerships with community leaders and organizations, collaborating with MARTA, the Atlanta Beltline, and Home Depot Backyard to bring impactful programming to diverse audiences.
About
The mission of True Colors Theatre Company is to celebrate the rich tradition of Black storytelling while giving voice to bold artists of all cultures. True Colors is more than a theatre company; we are dedicated to forging new pathways to support Black creatives. Amplifying Black voices is central to our mission; the Drinking Gourd consortium commissions and premieres works by leading Black Playwrights nationwide. Through The Next Narrative Monologue CompetitionTM, we continue nurturing young talent by equipping students with the tools and mentorship to foster success. Our connectivity programming nurtures enduring partnerships with community leaders and organizations, collaborating with MARTA, the Atlanta Beltline, and Home Depot Backyard to bring impactful programming to diverse audiences.
My True Colors
What about True Colors’ mission stands out to you?
Read responses from artists, board members, students and more as they tell their True Colors story and explain why they are so connected to and impacted by the True Colors mission to amplify Black voices.
Upcoming Events:
SEPT
15 –
OCT
04
OCT
09 –
OCT
11
Jitney
August Wilson, the most prolific and influential African American playwright of all time, is being translated for the very first time into another language (Italian) and staged with an entirely Black Italian cast.
When: October 9th – October 11th
Where: Southwest Arts Center
(915 New Hope Road, Atlanta, GA 30331)
Upcoming Events:
SEPT15 –
OCT04
Tank Stranger
Experience TANK STRANGER, a world premiere from Pulitzer Prize-winning and Tony-nominated playwright James Ijames, writer of Fat Ham, rooted in Afrofuturism and Black folklore.
When: September 15th – October 4th
Where: Southwest Arts Center
(915 New Hope Road, Atlanta, GA 30331)
OCT09 –
OCT11
Jitney
August Wilson, the most prolific and influential African American playwright of all time, is being translated for the very first time into another language (Italian) and staged with an entirely Black Italian cast.
When: October 9th – October 11th
Where: Southwest Arts Center
(915 New Hope Road, Atlanta, GA 30331)
Thank You Sponsors
Season Sponsors:
Major funding is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners
Next Narrative® Monologue Competition Atlanta Regional Sponsors:
In-Kind Support
PR/Press
Accounting
Production Support
Legal
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In-Kind Support
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Season Sponsors:
Major funding is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners
Next Narrative® Monologue Competition Atlanta Regional Sponsors:
In-Kind Support
PR/Press
Accounting
Production Support
Legal
